to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
triangle; triangular shape
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to reserve (for exclusive use); to charter; to book; to lend out completely; to lend out all of (something)
sleepover; overnight stay
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
pigtails; bunches; two ponytails; angel wings
wearing one's hair in braids
two at a time; two by two; in twos
living; lifestyle; living room
-clad; in the midst of; tenths (e.g. wholesale price, as tenths of retail price); times (i.e. multiplied by); able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
facing south; southern exposure
double-glazed window; double window; storm window
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
kitchen with a small counter for eating, usu. allowing a view into the living and dining rooms
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
hotel charge; lodging expense
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
pension; guesthouse; bed and breakfast; private home providing lodging for travelers (travellers)
important point; point to make note of
please sit down; please have a seat
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
for work; in a manner related to work
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
business world; business circles; (the) industry